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Weight

Male: 66-88; Female: 44-66 lbs

Height

Male: 21.5-23.5; Female: 20.5-22.5 inches

Color(s)

Any shade of gray, although wolf gray is the most common. There may or may not be a black mask. May also present in a brindle.

Overview

Originating in Portugal, the Cao de Castro Laboreiro is also referred to as the Portuguese Cattle Dog. They were developed as a guardian of livestock, family, and property. This ancient breed is not well known and is considered to be rare and difficult to obtain.

Character

The Cao de Castro Laboreiro possesses a fearsome and penetrating expression. This breed is muscular, well-built, robust, and medium to large in size. They exhibit an imposing and haughty presence.

Temperament

The Cao de Castro Laboreiro breed is dynamic, dominant, and not recommended for inexperienced dog owners. They are suspicious and wary of strangers. The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is extremely protective of their family, property, and territory and are formidable opponents if threatened. They are not recommended for homes with dogs or other household pets. They are playful and patient with children they have been raised with. They make loyal, trustworthy, and devoted companions and guardians.

Care

Regular brushing to remove loose and dead hair is recommended for the Cao de Castro Laboreiro. Bathing should only be done when absolutely necessary. Due to the rarity of this breed there are no known health issues.

Coat

The coat of the Cao de Castro Laboreiro is weather-resistant, thick, smooth, rough, and dense. This is a single coat breed.

Training

The Cao de Castro Laboreiro is highly intelligent and will only tolerate orders from their owners. They require a master with experience and a respect for this breed. Early socialization and obedience is a must. Cao de Castro Laboreiro's will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, and consistency.

Activity

The Cao de Castro Laboreiro breed is not recommended for city or apartment living. The Cao de Castro Laboreiro must be in a rural setting with a job to do and ample space to safely roam.

Ownership

Help reduce the number of Cao De Castro Laboreiro puppies in shelters by doing your due diligence. Many puppies are often purchased with little or no knowledge of what goes into parenting one. Uneducated decisions often leave the puppy in need of adoption and in the care of rescue groups. Bringing home a puppy into your family has many benefits but we first implore you to educate yourself. An informed decision will take into account the characteristics of the breed, your lifestyle, expected veterinary care, the demands and limitations of owning one, their activity requirements and levels of companionship required.

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Anonymous asked:

12/16/2012 2:24:53 PM

12/16/2012 2:24:53 PM

what do they eat What do Cao De Castro Laboreiro's eat?

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Anonymous

The Cao De Castro Laboreiro can eat any brand of dog food, but a grain-free high quality dog food is the best food for your dog.7/9/2014 10:35:02 PM

Anonymous asked:

11/22/2011 4:31:13 AM

11/22/2011 4:31:13 AM

Is the Cao De Castro Laboreiro anything like a labrador?

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Anonymous

Some genetic studies prove that the labrador descend from de Castro Laboreiro.
Some centuries ago, portuguese fisherman's take with them some Castro laboreiros to the Labrador region...12/27/2012 2:59:15 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/3/2011 7:26:34 AM

10/3/2011 7:26:34 AM

Is the Cao De Castro Laboreiro breed rare?

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Anonymous

Cao De Castro Laboreiro's are a rae breed in Europe and America12/16/2012 2:40:50 PM

Anonymous

...and in the other parts of the world.12/27/2012 2:57:05 PM

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